'The lightest of touch' is what we need today, Clare. Consideration, kindness and respect all shine through in this poem.
Comment is about Shimmer. (blog)
Original item by Clare
Mon 5th May 2025 09:00
Yanma, Stephen, Hugh and Red B. - thanks again for your "like".
Comment is about SOMEDAY (blog)
Original item by Rolph David
Now this speaks to the place that I feel we all have and how very odd it would be, but needful and real. 🌷
Comment is about A Very Odd Place (blog)
Original item by Marla Joy
~on “revelatory” @Marla Joy 🕊hoping this brings a texture to its base form 🙏🏻🌷RBK
Comment is about scaling ivory veils (blog)
Original item by Red Brick Keshner
@Marla Joy, that is quite the delicious challenge. Thank you for voicing it out🌷🕊🙏🏻
Comment is about revelatory (blog)
Original item by Red Brick Keshner
RBK,
I love the depth your of your poetry. I wonder how a more personal, self reveal might add to your style.
Marla
Comment is about revelatory (blog)
Original item by Red Brick Keshner
Claire,
I agree with Graham. This has a nice touch of personifying elements of nature, the moon, the wind. Nice.
Marla
Comment is about Shimmer. (blog)
Original item by Clare
As self-indulgent and tasteless as he can get, Rolph. Or maybe not. Perhaps there is still more base to come from him.
Comment is about The Papal Masquerade (blog)
Original item by Rolph David
Hi, Hélène. I’d love to share a little perspective with you.
I was drawn to the opening lines of your poem: "Why so much debate about the existence of God? Does it really matter?"
Personally, I believe it does matter, because knowing where I come from and where I'm going helps shape the way I live my life. It gives me a sense of direction, meaning, and purpose.
I agree with you that love matters.
But for me, knowing God is actually what inspires me to love.
Because He calls me to be the best version of myself not for praise, but so I can share goodness with others.
Without knowing Him, I might not have a reason to share love at all.
Especially in a world so weighed down by pressure, I might just focus on surviving, without ever thinking about anyone else.
By the way, thank you, Hélène, for writing that poem.
It sparked a beautiful reflection and for that, I’m truly grateful.
Comment is about I Am.... (blog)
Original item by Hélène
It was a full house this popular club decided to enjoy the many poets that performed their poetry on stage making it a great night Ruth.😄
I loved getting up and joining in this Speak Easy poetry party which just seemed to get better and better.
Thanks for coming Ruth and maybe next time perhaps giving us a taste of your wonderful poetry.💗
Comment is about To Please or Not to Please (blog)
Original item by Nigel Astell
Several times over and done for such pretentious spouting. So much for luck 🍀🙏🏻🕊️
Comment is about revelatory (blog)
Original item by Red Brick Keshner
It was great to put a face to your words the other night and see how you had the entire audience roaring with laughter - even the stoniest of faces cracked in the end 😁Well done on a fantastic performance!
Comment is about To Please or Not to Please (blog)
Original item by Nigel Astell
Graham, Thank you so much for your comment. It really is something I value greatly - it is an honour to have my work appreciated by you. 🙏🏻
Comment is about Shimmer. (blog)
Original item by Clare
Claire , I am beginning to like your work very much., well done again for this.
G.
Comment is about Shimmer. (blog)
Original item by Clare
It strikes me that Trump is falling apart mentally.
I find it hard to decide which is worse: the man himself and the danger he poses to the USA and the world,
or his so-called "advisors" who don't have the cojones to tell him: "I wouldn't do that if i were you, Sir".
Comment is about The Papal Masquerade (blog)
Original item by Rolph David
Thanks for your likes:
RBK
John FB Tucker.
The hypocrisy of our politicians who, through their silence or actions enable the genocide of the Palestinian people is truly nauseating.
...................................SAOIRSE DON PHALAISTÍN................................................
Comment is about MO SHEACHT MBEANNACHT ORT, KNEECAP ! SAOIRSE CAINTE ! (blog)
Original item by Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh
Quite right, Stephen. My stock response to the populist view that “they’re all in it for themselves” is to suggest they stand for Parliament if they think they can do a better job. All they need is a deposit and to persuade 30,000 others to agree with them.
And I also take the view that our team doesn’t have all the wisdom and that the other team has all the numpties. On the quiet, I have a secret regard for the likes of Ken Clark and even Mother Teresa.
Comment is about BLUE PLAQUE FOR YOUR MP (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Thank you Stephen, and thank you for the read
Comment is about Do you know where? (blog)
Original item by JD Russell
Thanks, Stephen.
There are actually adults who enjoy dressing up as gunfighters.
As a little boy in the playground I ran around with a cap gun, shouting "bang-bang, you're dead'".
Fantasy for some children, grim reality for others.
Comment is about Dogsbody (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
You've nailed it again Rolph.
Nothing is sacred except the aquisition of wealth.
Comment is about The Papal Masquerade (blog)
Original item by Rolph David
Strangely moving, JD. Well worth the read.
Comment is about Do you know where? (blog)
Original item by JD Russell
There are a few who might qualify as 'not even a household name in their own household', John. But of course I can't remember who they are.
If I may be supremely boring, I could mention the many across all democracies who are well-intentioned and try to do a decent job. It doesn't always work out, but......
Comment is about BLUE PLAQUE FOR YOUR MP (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
I agree with Marla. A gem of a poem. Thank you.
Comment is about grow (blog)
Original item by Sherri
Good advice, Stephen. Enjoyed this a lot.
Comment is about Just Smile! (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
A really good poem. It makes an instant impact.
Comment is about White Cabbage (blog)
Original item by JACK"E"
Thank you, Uilleam. I take your point, although in the light of recent developments we should perhaps be careful what (or who) we wish for!
Comment is about Tube Shelter (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
The food we discard, whilst others starve!
Comment is about White Cabbage (blog)
Original item by JACK"E"
An very evocative poem, Jonathan.
You've just resurrected a memory; the Leeds-Liverpool canal and Tom Pudding boats!
Always easy, sometimes beautiful, canalside walking.
Comment is about A Goole Thing (blog)
Original item by Jonathan Humble
Thank you, Naomi.
Always money for wars,
none for hospital wards.
Comment is about UNFOLDING STAIN (blog)
Original item by Naomi
Reminds me of the reduced-price cake at a so-called "continental" street market in town at the end of the day, thinking I was getting a bargain. It was tasteless dried-up yuk.
Comment is about Graveyard Shift at Al's Truckadero (blog)
Original item by Mike McPeek
Thanks for that JD.
As the song suggests:
"Love is in the err"...which of course, is human😐
Comment is about Do you know where? (blog)
Original item by JD Russell
Well done to you Graham.
Having recently given reading in public a go, myself. I found, that after the first couple of times... despite being a little nervous initially... reading ones work to an audience... eventually becomes an enjoyable experience, that one wants to perform again and again... as soon as is possible. Write on.
Comment is about It's never too late! Graham Sherwood makes live poetry debut (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
As a kid, in the early 'sixties I lived in a terrace next to the main railway line between Hull and Doncaster (the line which features in Whitsun Weddings). We played and made dens in the fireweed by the side of the track. I like to imagine Larkin (the summer poet) travelling through Goole and seeing these kids through his carriage window mucking around by the monkey bridge and sidings ... could have happened : )
Comment is about A Goole Thing (blog)
Original item by Jonathan Humble
The train may be three-quarter empty, but Larkin is somewhere on it. A very fine poem, Jonathan. I did get to Hull a few years ago, on a train from Scarborough, mainly to pay homage to the station statue. But I have never been to Goole. Perhaps one day.
Comment is about A Goole Thing (blog)
Original item by Jonathan Humble
https://youtube.com/watch?v=dub4vob1qrE&pp=ygUac3BsaXQgc2NyZWVuIGtpbmdzIG9mIGxlb24%3D
Comment is about bloom (blog)
Original item by Landi Cruz
Sherri,
That is so well said and powerful in just a few lines.
Marla
Comment is about grow (blog)
Original item by Sherri
The spark is fine, I can assure you that most people will recognise your words but you are the one who strung them together so eloquently. As one Peterborough born poet to another (I still live here) well done
Comment is about Unsure (blog)
Original item by Jane Ivy
Thanks Uilleam, & absolutely! As Graham says smiles are free, in fact I've added it into the poem, so thanks Graham! 👍
Comment is about Just Smile! (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
Thank you for your thoughts, Uilleam.. And for the Like, Redbrick.
Comment is about BLUE PLAQUE FOR YOUR MP (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
That's a beautiful memory. Marigolds suddenly feel even more special after knowing that. Thank you Uilleam
Comment is about MARIGOLD (blog)
Original item by Naomi
😁 Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh that's really nice to hear!
Comment is about Gray Hair (blog)
Original item by AirlogRigsMaria (Arry)
Thanks @Uilleam… 🌷🕊🙏🏻 It had to be said 🤩
Comment is about for the Unbroken (blog)
Original item by Red Brick Keshner
Love it Stephen.
Let's smile for those poor souls who can't.
💗
Comment is about Just Smile! (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
Considering they are free! It’s a wonder there aren’t more about. Lovely idea Stephen 😎
Comment is about Just Smile! (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
Thanks Rolph, for that accurate observation.
Unfortunately, in the UK's halls of power there roam many such ravenous beasts; cowards, wreaking endless misery on innocent souls both at home and abroad, who escape being held to account because of the cowardice of others.
Comment is about When Tyrants Fall (blog)
Original item by Rolph David
If truth be told, Mike none of us is perfect, but a kind heart is darned near it.
Comment is about The 'Perfect Son' (blog)
Original item by Mike Bartram
Apologies, one shouldn't speak ill of the brain-dead.
Comment is about BLUE PLAQUE FOR YOUR MP (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Rolph David
Mon 5th May 2025 09:05
Thank you for your support and "like": Naomi, Manish, Flyntland, K. Lynn, Holden Aisha, Stephen, Uilleam, Hugh and Red B.
To Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh:
Thank you, Uilleam — your image of a simple sail carrying us across oceans beautifully echoes the spirit of the poem.
To Stephen Gospage:
I appreciate your kind words, Stephen. I'm glad it gave you something to reflect on.
Comment is about Sails of a Giant (blog)
Original item by Rolph David